All Flowers articles – Page 59
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ArticleTaiwan aims for the UK market
Producers from Taiwan are looking to break into the UK market following a recent government fact-finding mission.
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New first for World Flowers
Cut flower importer World Flowers has become the first to have its operations outside Europe certified to the British Ornamental Plant Producers standard for cut-flower packhouses.
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ArticleKenya seeks trade-not-aid
Kenya's booming flower business is proof trade, not aid, will help Africa out of poverty, said HE Joseph Muchemi, Kenya’s High Commissioner.
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Israeli greenhouses to cross Green Line
Israel's Flower Growers Association has proposed to the Ministry of Agriculture a plan to transfer all the greenhouses in the Israeli settlements in the Gaza Region to new areas within the "Green Line" in Israel.
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ArticleInternational issues
In the last of our series of profiles on the sector, Elspeth Waters investigates some of the issues affecting the global wholesale scene, highlighting some of the specific activities taking place at our neighbouring European markets, as the industry looks to Baltimore for its next global congress.
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ArticleMAP of the future
In the final focus on packaging the Journal explores the application of modified atmosphere packaging.
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New contract for Redbridge
Redbridge Produce and Flowers has won the contract to supply fruit and vegetables to the whole of South Tyneside Education and Social Service Departments.
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ArticleThe great cover up
The British soft-fruit industry is one of the few agricultural success stories of the last 10 years, but it faces crisis as moves are being made to prevent the use of the polytunnel. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleRoses are top with consumers
Roses are the UK’s most popular flower, a leading supplier has claimed.
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Turkey tries to resolve Russian dispute
In order to resolve its emerging fruit and vegetable crisis with Russia, Turkey is reported to be mounting a major diplomatic offensive.
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ArticleRipe & ready
Investment is the key for African producers looking to supply the increasingly tough European market, and Kenyan suppliers Sunripe is one of the companies putting its money where its mouth is and looking towards the future.
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Zim horticulture looks east
The production of horticultural products in Zimbabwe is expected to grow this year, as the sector establishes new markets in the Far East.
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ArticleFruiterers praise scholarly success
A pioneering top-fruit grower has been selected as the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers first Nuffield Farming
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ArticleFresh policy revealed
In this month’s FPC update, the UK’s industry-wide trade association, the Fresh Produce Consortium, gives an overview of events in the past month - as well as looking forward and highlighting issues and events Journal readers should be aware of.
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Florette's sweet meal
Florette’s latest offer was a tasty starter for guests at the Re:fresh Awards dinner.
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Flamingo makes an approach to Lingarden
Flamingo Holdings, a major supplier of cut flowers to key high street retailers in the UK, has approached the shareholders of Lingarden Ltd, with a view to acquiring an interest in the company.
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ArticleRe:fresh award winners revealed
Bristol Fruit Sales were celebrating last night after doing a double at the second annual Re:fresh Awards in London.
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ArticleStay fresh with Süd-Chemie
Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging, a business unit of Süd-Chemie Group, now offers a full line of solutions to protect produce and flowers from the harmful effects of ethylene gas.
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Morrisons moves Dutch operation
Morrisons wholly owned Dutch pre-packer subsidiary Bos Brothers is on the move.